While I've been interested in beauty for as long as I can remember, I don't think the word "skincare" entered my vocabulary until my late twenties. Fast-forward to my thirties, when it's arguably the most important part of my beauty routine, both in terms of making up for past ...read more
I admittedly change-up my skincare routine more than I should, in the name of discovering new brands and products, but there are a few mainstays that have found a permanent place on my bathroom counter. Some products, like masks, I use once a week, but others, like moisturizers ...read more
Every day looks exactly the same for Sloan. In the morning, we get her out of bed, she helps me squeeze fresh orange juice, then she eats breakfast while Facetiming 'Gaga' (my dad). We then read a book in her room, get her dressed and head to school. At this point, we have ...read more
Even without extreme changes in weather, my skin always takes a turn for the worst in the fall. While I tan easily and am able to maintain something of a glow during the summer, as soon as the seasons turn, my skin becomes noticeably duller. Recently, while applying my makeup, I ...read more
Not too long ago, I grabbed dinner with one of my friends, whom I hadn't seen in a while and she looked... refreshed. It didn't appear as though she'd done anything major to her face—she just looked like she's gotten a ton of sleep, had remembered to drink a ton of water, and ...read more
I was never a firm believer in using a primer every time I put on make-up, as it felt like an unnecessary extra step after my moisturizer. But for someone who's always struggled with both dry skin and makeup that seems to slip off my face mere minutes after applying it, I realize ...read more
It's safe to say we're big bath fans on our team. In the last few months alone, I've featured my go-to soothing bubble bath while Leslie shared the genius tray that holds a book (and a glass of wine!) while she soaks in the tub. But perhaps my favorite new discovery is this ...read more
Every week, Leslie and I start off our editorial brainstorm by bringing up the things that most interested us in the past week—a sunscreen that would make for the perfect Find of the Week, a book we couldn't get out of our heads. But the topics that come up most often are "what ...read more
A large part of my job includes regularly testing out products so that I can recommend the best of the best to you, from bronzers, to mascara, to lip stains. It's one of my favorite things to do, but also incredibly taxing on my already-sensitive skin. At the end of a ...read more
I've always been curious about chemical peels, but after a friend had one a few years ago—and I watched each day as her sunburn-red face peeled away—I realized it just wasn't in the cards for me. To be frank, I've always been intimidated by the pain factor, and my job and ...read more
When I think about the topic of "anti-aging," my mind often goes back to an exchange I had with my mom in high school. I was running out the door for soccer practice on a sky-blue day and admittedly ignoring my mom's request to put on sunscreen. On my way out, she handed me the ...read more
January is the perfect time of year to implement new habits, and since my skin gets noticeably drier in the winter, I've been adopting different ways to take care of it. Last summer, I finally added sunscreen to my regimen and this year, I'm making serum a priority with the help ...read more
I've been seeing Francesca Paige for several years and every time, she has a wealth of information to share (see her tips on common skin mistakes here). Since the holidays tend to be a pretty crazy time with weather changes, stress, alcohol, and wearing more makeup than usual, I ...read more
Makeup does a great job of covering it, but I have always had extremely sensitive skin that used to break out into dry patches and Sloan-like (but not as cute) red cheeks. A few years ago, I saw an esthetician about it and she recommended that I start sleeping with a silk ...read more
I first heard of the skincare line OleHenriksen from a friend who tried the Power Peel, perhaps their most well-known product. After my initial introduction, the brand kept popping up in conversations with others, who raved about it with cult-like reviews. When they approached ...read more
I'm not one of those girls who's obsessive about her skincare routine. That being said, I do follow a routine that I try to stick to, more often than not. Here's a glimpse at my skincare schedule.Every morning:In the shower, I wash my face with Bliss Foaming Face Wash. I first ...read more
G and I live just a couple blocks away from Los Angeles' Koreatown, so my interest in Korean beauty has piqued since we moved into our home last year. It seems that every beauty website and magazine I've been reading these days sings the praises of Korean skincare products, so ...read more
I’m constantly trying new skincare and beauty products, but even with a rotating roster of cleansers, mascaras and lotions, I come back to my favorite formulas again and again. I’ve always been interested in knowing what products have staying power for other people, so I thought ...read more